The tariff classification Arumpo Sports Powder from Australia

NY C89861 July 28, 1998 CLA-2-33:RR:NC:2:240 C89861 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3304.91.0050 Mr. Mark Jeffrey 184b Lakeview Drive Slidell, Louisiana 70458 RE: The tariff classification Arumpo Sports Powder from Australia Dear Mr. Jeffrey: In your letter dated July 1, 1998 you requested a tariff classification ruling. A sample of the Arumpo Sports Powder was submitted with your inquiry. The powder, put up in retail packets, is composed of clay mined from a volcanic seam in Australia. The Arumpo Sports powder is used to absorb moisture on the skin. The applicable subheading for the Arumpo Sports Powder will be 3304.91.0050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for Powders, whether or not compresses: Other. The rate of duty will be 1 percent ad valorem. Cosmetic and toiletry products may be subject to the regulations of the Food and Drug Administration. You may contact them at 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857, telephone number (301) 443-3380. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Stephanie Joseph at 212-466-5768. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division